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Saat Uchhakkey
...the climax does come with a twist but it’s wholly unsatisfying and a tad convenient. The one highlight is the way the actors embrace these characters, banter easily and show relish for those expletive-heavy lines.
Oct 2016
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Saheb Biwi Aur Gangster 3
The weakest of the trilogy, this story takes exceedingly long to set up the key players and their motivations.
Jul 2018
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Junglee
Russell’s Hindi language action thriller has the right intention, but much is lost between intent and execution.
Mar 2019
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The Forest
This movie with a message is not for the faint-hearted but for those with a stomach for thrills.
May 2012
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Naam Shabana
It barely works in this case largely due to the script, but in part because of Pannu’s deadpan expressions and in part because of director Nair overtelling it.
Mar 2017
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Motichoor Chaknachoor
Shetty throws her all into playing that one-dimensional small-town girl, but, pitted against Siddiqui, Chibber etc, the mismatch in aptitude is unambiguous.
Nov 2019
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Motichoor Chaknachoor
The narrative is not entirely smooth, the direction is uneven, the screenplay flirts with unnecessary cleverness and a pre-interval ballad makes you groan.
Jul 2016
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Munna Michael
Director Sabbir Khan and writer Vimi Datta have designed a film that is serviced by Shroff’s two skills – dancing and action. In spite of being predictable story with slack storytelling, Khan once again (Heropanti, Baaghi) showcases just what is needed to keep Shroff’s fans satisfied. Put in enough of these two elements and who cares about logic, story, acting or originality.
Jul 2017
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Shivaay
Devgn has clearly put time and effort into his direction,but appears to have put less into his performance. Neither makes the grade. And let’s face it, there can only be one Liam Neeson.
Oct 2016
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Bhoomi
...is better dressed, better filmed and better performed than the old-fashioned revenge drama it actually is.
Sep 2017
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Fanney Khan
A weak script with some directing inconsistencies, Fanney Khan had room to be an enjoyable comedy or satire. Instead it careened towards over-the-top melodrama with debatable messaging.
Aug 2018
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LoveYatri
Niren Bhatt’s script is old wine in recycled bottles, just with a new faces and a new setting.
Oct 2018
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The Accidental Prime Minister
The fumbles in The Accidental Prime Minister lie in the screenplay (by Gutte, Mayank Tiwari, Aditya Sinha and Karl Dunne) and the tonally confused direction.
Jan 2019
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Haseena Parkar
Kapoor launches into the role with complete commitment, though one can question both the plausibility of her playing the part of an intimidating middle-aged godmother and her ability to bring in nuance.
Sep 2017
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Albert Pinto Ko Gussa Kyun Aaata Hai?
...demands a great deal of patience and leaves you dissatisfied with the modern revision.
Apr 2019
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Maatr
...while Tandon makes you feel her desperation, the script too simply and unintelligibly transforms her into a vengeance-seeking serial killer.
Apr 2017
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Vodka Diaries
First-time director Kushal Srivastava's effort is evident as he attempts to make the most of this messy material, building suspense in some scenes, but dropping the pace in others.
Jan 2018
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FryDay
Dogra’s direction is unimaginative and the production values so sub-par that besides Govinda fans with a penchant for physical comedy, there is no reason to thank god for this FryDay.
Oct 2018
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Force 2
In an effort to extend the brand and build it into a franchise, a shallow story has been laced together between ambitious action set pieces.
Nov 2016
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Maximum
The script is a mess, and the film depends more on stylized shots and plenty of posturing.
Jun 2012
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Namaste England
...loose direction, tepid interaction between the leads, an immature premise, dull locations...
Oct 2018
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Parmanu
Abraham goes all-out in portraying the sincerity and blinkered nationalism of Raina, but the character feels two-dimensional and flat.
May 2018
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Fredrick
...Butalia’s laborious storytelling punctures the thriller narrative by the mistimed interjection of songs...
May 2016
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Welcome to New York
The intent behind Welcome to New York leaves many questions – why is the main one. Why 3D, why make this movie, why give Karan Johar a double role, why not use more cameos? Why watch this indulgent snoozefest? That last question is the only one with a clear answer.
Feb 2018
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Qaidi Band
...rather than leave it to the audience to discern and feel, circumstances are described and speeches delivered patronisingly. The script soon turns towards drama, a poorly planned escape and a convenient climax.
Aug 2017
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Bang Bang!
Knight and Day was mediocre at best. The remake comes with that legacy and even experienced writers like Sujoy Ghosh, Suresh Nair and Abbas Tyrewala are unable to add bang to this bland concoction.
Oct 2014
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Veerey Ki Wedding
Regret to inform you that Veerey Ki Wedding is a marriage is not made in heaven.
Mar 2018